<p>In this episode, I sit down with Patrick McKeown to explore something we all think we’ve mastered - breathing. Turns out, many of us have been doing it wrong our entire lives! We dive into the surprising idea that breathing more can actually deliver less oxygen, and why carbon dioxide might not be the enemy we thought it was.</p><br><p>Patrick explains how your breath acts as a remote control for your nervous system, and how simple shifts - like nasal breathing - can improve sleep, focus, and reduce anxiety. This one really hit home for me. Looking back, I can see how my own anxiety, poor sleep, and even negative thinking were tied to dysfunctional breathing patterns I never questioned.</p><br><p>The good news? You don’t need anything complicated. Just awareness, small changes, and a willingness to retrain something you’ve been doing since birth.</p><br><p>For more information on Patrick’s work check out <a href="http://www.oxygenadvantage.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">oxygenadvantage.com</a> (Including the Nasal 5K Running Challenge, Free Breathing App, 3-Day Immersive Certification Training, Free Resource Hub, which includes guided audios, podcasts, blogs and more!) and <a href="http://www.buteykoclinic.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buteykoclinic.com</a> for health-related issues (e.g.asthma, anxiety/panic disorder, sleep). You can also find Patrick on socials <a href="www.instagram.com/patrickmckeownofficial" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@patrickmckeownofficial</a>.</p><br><p>If you're new to the series, why not take the time to go back and catch up on the wonderful interviews that you may have missed!</p><br><p>Visit<a href="http://www.dermotwhelan.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.dermotwhelan.com</a> for more information and don't forget my latest book Busy and Wrecked is out now!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>